Classes

For over 15 years I have been teaching carving in my South China, Maine, studio, at carving clubs, and at other carving and art venues. Teaching is one of many ways to make sure that the art of woodcarving is passed along to future generations. In an effort to teach not only the basic skills needed to safely enjoy carving, I incorporate principles of "Right Brain Drawing" into my curriculum, encouraging students to use their drawing skills to design their own personal, meaningful carvings. In the past year I have started teaching "Right Brain Drawing" courses through local Adult Education.

When a new student finishes a project, or conquers a new skill, or designs a first carving, I am not sure which of us is more excited!! In my classes, I emphasize: Safety Sharpening Skills Proper Tool Handling Relief and In-The-Round Techniques Basic Drawing and Design Individuality and Originality

Classes in my studio range in size from 5 to a maximum of 8 students. This allows me to give each student adequate attention. I welcome new students into a class at any time. I feel that being in a class with more advanced students gives a beginner a sense of how much can actually be accomplished. It is also beneficial to the more advanced students, giving them an opportunity to help the beginners and reinforcing for themselves what they have already learned.

To get you started, I have uploaded a Tutorial on Carving Faces that you may find helpful. It is in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format, and you are free to use at and pass it along.

Fall, 2009, Class Schedule

Aside from ongoing weekly classes in my studio, I will be teaching at other venues this summer.

Whitefield Adult Ed (207-549-4687)

***Right Brain Drawing...Learn to Draw by Learning to See***
6 weeks beginning Monday, October 19, 6 to 8:30 PM
Palermo School, Route 3, Palermo
Fee: $65 + lab fee ($8 for carving knife)

***Basic Wood Carving...for Beginners***
6 weeks beginning Tuesday, October 20, 6 to 8:30 PM
my carving studio (email for directions)

Freshwater Arts, Waterville, Maine

***Carving a Wood Spirit in Cottonwood Bark (adults)***
Saturday, October 24, 9 AM to 5 PM
Class Fee: $53 (includes one piece of bark)

***Soap Carving for ages 9+***
Saturday, November 7, 10 AM to Noon
Class Fee: $25>

Freshwater Arts is located on Main Street, beneath Barrel's Community Market, with direct access from the Concourse
For more information and to register, contact

Rufus Porter Museum, Bridgton, Maine

As part of the 2010 Cultural Heritage Series, I will be teaching a two-day class on
***Carving a Wood Spirit in Cottonwood Bark***
Friday and Saturday, July 9 and 10
9 AM to 5 PM each day
More information and Reservation Forms will be available at

Please feel free to Contact Marcia for class information.

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